• A large, Florida Giant watermelon with a dark green rind and dark green stripes, shown with a slice of watermelon.
  • A large, Florida Giant watermelon with a dark green rind and dark green stripes, shown on a vine.
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Watermelon Seeds - Florida Giant

Round, 50-pound deliciousness

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Citrullus lanatus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Vining

PLANT TYPE

  • Giant

COLOR

  • Red

Don't let the name fool you - the Florida Giant Watermelon WILL grow outside of the sunshine state! An abundant producer of generally round watermelons in the 50-pound range. Sweet and juicy red flesh make this watermelon an excellent choice for your garden. Introduced by famed Florida watermelon pioneer Melville Dillon in the 1940's. A perfect crop for summer, Watermelons take their time to mature, but don't rush them--it's all that time in the sun that makes them so sweet and delicious!

  • • Round, Green Watermelon with Sweet and Juicy Red Flesh
  • • One of the Most Popular Giant Watermelon Varieties
  • • Prefers Full Sun Exposure and Warm Weather

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • High

PLANT SPACING

  • 36 to 48 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 23
1 Ounce 216

Planting Guide

View our Watermelon Planting Guide to learn more.

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Watermelon Seeds - Florida Giant

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Watermelon Seeds - Florida Giant FAQs

What type of seed is Florida Giant Watermelon?

Florida Giant Watermelon is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Florida Giant Watermelon get?

Florida Giant Watermelon grows to 25+ pounds.

What is the flavor profile of Florida Giant Watermelon?

Florida Giant Watermelon has a flavor profile described as sweet, refreshing, and firm and crisp.

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